F# In-sen Charango Scale
Charango scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningStandard (GCEAE)
Frets17
F# In-sen in Standard — Notes and Intervals
The F# In-sen scale is the classic Wind Chime scale from Japan. On Charango, the notes are F#, G, B, C#, E. This Japanese tuning is instantly recognizable and is used globally to evoke a sense of calm, Zen-like tranquility, and natural beauty. Commonly used in Japanese, Ambient, Film Scores, New Age. Notable players include Miyavi, Kitaro. Use over sus4, m7, and drone-based harmony. Perfect for ambient and meditative music with minimal chord movement.
Notes: F#, G, B, C#, E
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 4P, 5P, 7m
Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 b5
Formula: H-4-W-WH-W
Number of notes: 5
Tuning: Standard (E-A-E-C-G)